Ban Mido
main character
TV
7.1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 49
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 19 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 5, 2002 – September 20, 2003
- Season
- Fall 2002
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Original creator
- Shin Kibayashi
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
19h 36m
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Super Power79%Crime79%Urban79%Work79%Urban Fantasy79%Drugs66%Shounen60%Male Protagonist60%Martial Arts60%Ensemble Cast60%
TVFINISHED2002 FALL7.1 / 10 AniList score
GetBackers
GetBackers 奪還屋• GetBackers: Dakkanya
Synopsis
Ban Mido and Ginji Amano run a freelance business of recovering anything lost or stolen from a client—and they claim a 100% success rate. They call themselves the GetBackers, and they're a super powered duo whose job lands them in dangerous predicaments. Although they have many adventures on their recovery quests, each has a mysterious past that rears its ugly head at the most inoportune moments. It's wild and crazy and one awesome anime ride! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Should you watch GetBackers?
GetBackers has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 45% of 5,737 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #14 highest-rated anime of 2002, and #20 most popular anime of 2002, and #7 highest-rated anime of Fall 2002 on AniList.
Of the 11.6K AniList users who started it, 9.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 8.3K have finished it.
At roughly 19 h 36 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Drama — especially super power, crime, urban, work.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
49 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shin Kibayashi
- Director
- Kazuhiro Furuhashi
- Director
- Keitarou Motonaga
- Series composition
- Akemi Omode
- Character design
- Atsuko Nakajima
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Yuragu Koto Nai Ai” by Naomi Tamura · eps 1-25, 49
- OP2“Barairo no Sekai” · eps 26-28
Endings (4)
- ED1“Ichibyo No Refrain” · eps 1-13
- ED2“Namida no Hurricane” · eps 14-25
- ED3“Mr. Déjà vu” · eps 26-37
- ED4“Changin'” · eps 38-48
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GetBackers FAQ
How many episodes does GetBackers have?
GetBackers has 49 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 19 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch GetBackers?
About 19 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 25 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
Is GetBackers finished?
Yes. GetBackers has finished airing — the final episode aired September 20, 2003.
Is there a season 2 of GetBackers?
No sequel is listed for GetBackers as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is GetBackers based on a manga?
Yes. GetBackers adapts the manga by Shin Kibayashi.
Who animated GetBackers?
GetBackers was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi and Keitarou Motonaga.
Who sings the opening of GetBackers?
The opening, "Yuragu Koto Nai Ai", is performed by Naomi Tamura.
Where can I watch GetBackers?
GetBackers is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.